Flogging Woman For Defying Hijab Enrages Iranians

Maryam Sinaiee
Maryam Sinaiee

Iran International

Roya Heshmati was arrested after the publication of this photo
Roya Heshmati was arrested after the publication of this photo

The flogging of a young woman, Roya Heshmati, by law enforcement for refusing to wear the compulsory hijab in Iran has sparked outrage among many Iranians.